Neekovs Maokai
Neeko vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Maokai wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Neeko based on 26 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Maokai matchup.
Neeko Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Neeko performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Neeko vs Maokai Matchup?
Neeko vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Neeko's 42.3%, giving Maokai a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Neeko reaches their power spikes, while Neeko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Maokai leads by 840 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Maokai overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Neeko vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Neeko Build Against Maokai
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Maokai are Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Neeko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Neeko23.1%
Maokai76.9%Neeko61.5%Maokai38.5%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 76.9% win rate — a 53.8 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Maokai must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Neeko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Neeko survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Neeko Runes Against Maokai
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Neeko's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.71% | 124 | 1.9 | 582 | 8,988 | 32.3% | 45.2% | |
| 46.55% | 116 | 2.3 | 608 | 9,720 | 38.6% | 51.4% | |
| 51.11% | 90 | 1.8 | 604 | 10,152 | 51.2% | 51.0% | |
| 57.47% | 87 | 1.8 | 656 | 9,886 | 51.4% | 61.5% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 1.8 | 651 | 9,958 | 64.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.13% | 64 | 1.8 | 598 | 9,514 | 39.3% | 63.9% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 1.6 | 677 | 9,230 | 67.7% | 48.3% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 1.7 | 623 | 10,277 | 53.3% | 61.9% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 2.2 | 728 | 10,570 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 1.8 | 688 | 9,789 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 2.3 | 620 | 9,451 | 72.7% | 48.1% | |
| 34.78% | 46 | 2.2 | 632 | 9,510 | 30.0% | 38.5% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 2.6 | 581 | 9,763 | 17.6% | 54.2% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 1.6 | 551 | 9,398 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 1.6 | 539 | 8,627 | 59.1% | 52.9% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 1.8 | 594 | 8,805 | 63.2% | 42.1% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 1.6 | 645 | 9,810 | 43.8% | 35.0% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 2.5 | 640 | 9,449 | 53.3% | 47.6% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.5 | 522 | 8,573 | 46.7% | 52.6% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.7 | 557 | 9,559 | 40.0% | 56.3% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.7 | 639 | 8,629 | 41.7% | 58.8% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.8 | 639 | 11,744 | 20.0% | 65.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 2.1 | 632 | 9,643 | 54.5% | 47.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.6 | 603 | 9,377 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.9 | 642 | 8,577 | 23.1% | 61.5% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 3.0 | 572 | 9,103 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 24 | 1.7 | 582 | 9,743 | 80.0% | 10.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.9 | 606 | 10,008 | 42.9% | 52.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.1 | 606 | 10,146 | 66.7% | 35.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 4.2 | 874 | 10,555 | 45.5% | 70.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 741 | 8,538 | 30.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 846 | 11,471 | 63.6% | 44.4% | |
| 80.00% | 20 | 3.1 | 596 | 10,873 | 100.0% | 69.2% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 773 | 11,585 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 3.7 | 799 | 11,578 | 44.4% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.9 | 648 | 10,339 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 2.2 | 703 | 10,282 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.8 | 706 | 9,411 | 87.5% | 20.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.2 | 753 | 10,499 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 861 | 12,053 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 692 | 8,897 | 33.3% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.5 | 692 | 10,394 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.4 | 646 | 9,396 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.9 | 818 | 10,538 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 858 | 12,169 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.9 | 698 | 10,545 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 892 | 10,912 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.4 | 676 | 9,598 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 784 | 11,723 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 810 | 11,519 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 691 | 10,891 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 640 | 9,869 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 857 | 9,919 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.7 | 772 | 10,607 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.1 | 765 | 10,374 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 670 | 9,201 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.2 | 739 | 11,582 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.7 | 633 | 10,540 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 757 | 11,420 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.9 | 660 | 10,519 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.8 | 736 | 10,140 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.5 | 817 | 10,896 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 864 | 10,800 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 597 | 9,718 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 735 | 12,096 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 657 | 10,088 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 656 | 8,990 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 762 | 9,776 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 3.6 | 606 | 10,890 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 740 | 10,124 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 658 | 10,237 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.2 | 713 | 9,742 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 721 | 11,290 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 988 | 10,990 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.2 | 788 | 12,880 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.0 | 900 | 12,791 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.5 | 1,051 | 13,098 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 830 | 10,613 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 776 | 13,699 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 563 | 9,302 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 867 | 11,299 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 743 | 12,846 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 774 | 9,710 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 717 | 12,462 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 696 | 11,165 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 754 | 10,673 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 647 | 11,326 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 728 | 11,607 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 662 | 9,842 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Neeko vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Neeko vs Maokai matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Neeko's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Neeko do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Neeko with a 76.9% win rate versus 23.1%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Neeko do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Maokai matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Neeko vs Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Neeko with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Maokai?
The best Neeko build against Maokai includes Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Neeko runes against Maokai?
The best Neeko runes against Maokai use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Neeko counter Maokai?
No, Neeko struggles against Maokai with only a 42.3% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Neeko against Maokai?
When playing Neeko against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Maokai in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.